Roland HP-305 Digital Piano, Satin Black

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Players can enjoy their performances on the PHA II Ivory Feel keyboard (with escapement) which provides a natural texture and tactile feel. The Classic Position and 3 pedals with traditional design make playing easier and enhances its piano-like appearance. This digital piano also comes with a metronome and 3-track recorder function, and can playback a variety of songs so you have all you need to support your progress. Playback your favourite built-in songs with accompaniment, commercially available music files and music CDs to make your practice more enjoyable.

SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine

The HP305 is equipped with our newly developed SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, which was born by bringing together V-Piano technology and 88-key stereo multisampling technology. This new sound engine is the product of Roland's deep research of the characteristics of acoustic pianos, with the goal of faithfully reproducing the rich tone and expressivity of a concert grand piano. The maximum polyphony of 128 is more than enough for even the most complex pieces.

Expressivity in every single key

Each of the 88 notes on a grand piano has its own character, due to the fact that the strings are different sizes and lengths, use different materials, and are struck by hammers of different sizes. These differences create variations in the tone colour and resonance of each note. For the new SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine, Roland sampled all 88 notes of a variety of world-class pianos and used its unique digital technology to faithfully reproduce the full, rich tone and expressivity of the world's finest pianos.

Expressivity according to the player's touch

Pianos produce differences not only in volume, but also subtle variations in tone colour, depending on how forcefully the key is struck. Using Roland's latest technology, the SuperNATURAL piano sound engine delivers natural and seamless changes in tone colour in response to the player's touch. Its expanded dynamic range supports the most advanced and subtle techniques, just as one would expect in an acoustic grand piano.

Expressivity of decaying sounds

The natural decay of notes and beautiful lingering tones are important elements of a piano's sound. The decaying sound of an acoustic piano not only decreases in volume, but also gradually changes in colour to a softer tone. The SuperNATURAL piano sound engine replicates this natural decay, just as in an acoustic grand.

PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard with Escapement

For the most authentic acoustic grand piano feel, the HP305 is equipped with the new PHA II keyboard with Escapement. This amazing keyboard technology offers the same natural response as a grand piano, with a heavier touch in the lower range and lighter touch in the upper, and with lighter resistance on pianissimo passages and stronger resistance on fortissimo just like a well-maintained acoustic grand. It even faithfully reproduces the escapement "click feel" of a grand-piano action. The keyboard also features Roland?s acclaimed Ivory Feel - a comfortable and realistic moisture-absorbent material that prevents slipping from perspiration during performance.

Extra Enjoyment with Play-Along Backing Tracks

The new HP305 is packed with a library of play-along songs, from classical to jazz. You can also play songs in a variety of formats, including commercially available SMF music files or audio files stored on your USB flash memory (sold separately), and audio CDs (*1). With built-in songs and SMF music files, you can designate which parts to play back. Play an orchestra backing part and play the piano part on top of it with your right hand to create a powerful ensemble performance. Since you can alter the key and tempo independently, you can slow down the playback of songs you are learning, or change the key of the song depending on the vocal range. The possibilities are endless. You can also use the Centre Cancel function to minimise the melody part on an audio CD, and play along with one hand. You can also jam or sing with your favourite band.

*1 Optional CD-01A is required.

Features/Specifications:

• Amazing SuperNATURAL Piano sound
• PHA II Ivory Feel keyboard with Escapement
• "Classic Position" lids can conceal the control panel for beautiful appearance and concentration during performance
• Front legs for luxurious look, classically shaped triple pedals and folding music rest
• Advanced Twin Piano mode (Individual mode) lets two players perform side by side on the same keyboard with separate zoning and discrete outputs
• USB host for USB memory and optional CD player

Further Specs:

Keyboard

• Keyboard: 88 keys (PHA II ivory feel Keyboard with Escapement)
• Touch Sensitivity: 5 levels/Fixed Touch
• Keyboard Mode: Whole, Dual (volume balance adjustable), Split (split point adjustable), Twin piano

Sound Generator (Conforms to GM2/GS/XGlite):

• Piano Sound: SuperNATURAL Piano Sound
• Max. Polyphony: 128 voices
• Tones: 337 tones (including 8 drum sets, 1 SFX set)
• Temperament: 8 types, selectable temperament Key
• Stretched Tuning: On, Off
• Master Tuning: 415.3 to 466.2 Hz (adjustable in increments of 0.1 Hz)
• Transpose: -6 to +5 (in semitones)
• Playback Transpose (with Audio CD/Audio File): -6 to +5 (in semitones)
• Effects: Reverb (Off, 1 to 10), Rotary Speaker Effect (only for organ tones, Slow/Fast)
• Only for Piano Tones: Damper Resonance (Off, 1 to 10), String Resonance (Off, 1 to 10), Key Off Resonance (Off, 1 to 10)

Recorder

• Tracks: 3 tracks
• Songs: Recorder section: 1 song - Internal Memory: Max. 99 songs
• Note Storage: Approx. 30,000 notes
• Control: Song Select - Play/Stop - Rec - Rewinding - Fast-forwarding - Track Mute - Mute Volume - Tempo - Tempo Mute - All Songs Play - Count-in - Song Volume - Center Cancel (only for audio playback)
• Tempo: Quarter note = 10 to 500
• Audio Playback Speed: 75?125
• Resolution: 120 ticks per quarter note
• Metronome: Beat: 2/2, 0/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 3/8, 6/8, 9/8, 12/8
• Volume: 0 to 10 levels

Internal Memory:

• Songs: Max. 99 songs
• Save Song: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0)

External Memory

• External Storage: USB Memory - Floppy Disk (when using an optional floppy disk drive)
• Playable Software: Standard MIDI Files (Format 0/1) - Roland Original Format (i-Format) - Audio File (WAV 44.1 kHz / 16-bit Linear Format) - Audio CDs (CD-DA) (when using a CD drive)

Other

• Internal Songs: 72 songs
• Rated Power Output: 30 W x 2
• Volume Level (SPL): 107 dB -This figure was measured according to the method that is based on Roland's technical standard.
• Speakers: 12 cm x 2, 5 cm x 2
• Display: 7 segments, 3 characters, LED
• Control: Volume
• Pedal: Damper (capable of continuous detection) - Soft (capable of continuous detection - function assignable) - Sostenuto (function assignable)
• Other Function: Panel Lock - Classic Position - V-LINK
• Connectors: AC inlet - Input jacks (L/Mono, R) - Output jacks (L/Mono, R) - USB connector - MIDI connectors (In, Out) - Phones jack (Stereo) x 2 - External Memory connector
• Power Consumption: 85 W

Accessories

• Owner's Manual
• Power Cord
• Music book
• Headphone Hook

• Size and Weight (with Music Rest):

• Width: 1,387 mm54-5/8 inches
• Depth: 421 mm16-5/8 inches
• Height: 1,039 mm40-15/16 inches
• Weight: 57.5 kg126 lbs. 13 oz.

Delivery Options:

When you add this product to your shopping basket, you will be provided with several delivery options. As digital pianos can be quite heavy and delivered in large boxes, please select the most appropriate delivery service for you.

Courier Delivery: This option is free for this product, and is a 'to your door' service. You may need to help the delivery driver as this product comes packaged in large boxes! There are several options to select, including AM and Saturday services. This option may not be suitable if you are unable to help the driver if required, or if you need the piano delivering upstairs but you don't have anyone else available to help.

2 Man Delivery Service: If you select this option, two delivery personnel will deliver the piano boxes to any room you wish, including flats with stairs or more awkward places! You will not need to help them. Please note that this service will take a few days longer than the standard courier service, and you will be called to arrange a convenient delivery date after you have placed the order.

Delivery & Installation: This is our premium service, and includes full delivery, installation and setup in any room you wish. The installers will also take away the packaging if you wish. Please note that this service will take a few days longer than the standard courier service, and you will be called to arrange a convenient delivery date after you have placed the order.